Kenya’s Drought Crisis: Over Two Million Face Hunger. Nairobi, Kenya — 2026-02-10 Lead Paragraph Over two million Kenyans are facing severe hunger due to a severe drought, with the northeastern cattle-raising communities near the Somali border being the most affected, according to the United Nations.
The situation echoes a period between 2020 and 2023 when millions of animals perished across the region due to similar conditions.
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The ongoing drought has been attributed to climate change, with shorter rainy seasons and more frequent droughts affecting communities.
The Horn of Africa has endured four consecutive failed wet seasons, with the latest October — December wet period ranking among the driest ever recorded in eastern Kenya, according to UN health officials.
Kenya’s National Drought Management Authority reported drought conditions in 10 counties, with Mandera County reaching “alarm “status due to severe water shortages and livestock deaths.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that over 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are facing severe hunger.
The WFP has called for $327 million to address the immediate needs of 4.
5 million people and to build resilience against future climate extremes.
In southern Somalia, Islamic Relief reported “shocking food shortages as families flee the region’s worsening drought.”More than three million Somalis have been displaced to camps, where 70 percent of those in Baidoa survive on one meal or less per day, with children exhibiting “visible signs of malnutrition and wasting.”.
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The situation in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa remains critical, with experts attributing the conditions largely to climate change. Further details are expected as the region grapples with the severe impacts of prolonged drought.
Source Millions face hunger as drought grips Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, warns World Food Programme — [wfp.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
